Frame for display containers



Nov. 29, 1932.

H. C. BRILL FRAME FOR DISPLAY CONTAINERS Filed June 13, 1930 2 s eets-sheet 1 NOV. 29, H. c BR FRAME FOR DISPLAY CONTAINERS Filed June 13. 1 2 Sheets-Sheet 2 gum/" m I ZHaBriZZ Patented Nov. 29, 1932 PATENT oFFIc EABRY C; BRILL, F NEWARK, NEW JERSEY FRAME FOR DISPLAY CONTAINERS I Application filed June 13, 1930. Serial No. 460,972.

This invention relates to improvements'and attachments for contalners in wide. use for the display of merchandise as, for instance,

in stores.

The invention has for its object to provide an improved, simplified and serviceable attachment for such containers which will render the contents thereof clearly visible and at the same time afford adequate protection therefor, as well as convenience to the patron who may desire to have access to the container forthe purpose of purchasing or examining the contents thereof.

One of the primary objects of the invention isthe provision-of a frame for display containers which by virtue of the features of adjustment thereof may be applied to containers of varying sizes and at the same time permit of the introduction of transparent protective pieces of sizes corresponding to the size of the container.

A further object of the invention is the provision of a frame for display containers which may be compactly folded when not in use as a matter of convenience and compactness for storing and transportation thereof.

A further object of the invention is the provision of aframe composed essentially of two cards, one of which overlies and protectsthe open top ofthe container and may be conveniently tilted rearwardly'against the rear part to afiord full access to the interior of the container.)

A further object is the-provision of a frame provided with means for attachments to the walls ofthe container for-reinforcing thelatter and which is provided further with means whereby incident to the tilting of the top frame to afford access to the contents of the container, such contents are tilted forwardly to a position within convenient grasp-of the patron.

In theaccompanying drawings, wherein an approved embodiment of the invention is illustrated, r

a Figure 1 is a front elevation of the frame attached to-a display container, a portion of the latter being broken away. i

, Figure 2 is a top plan view ofthe attachment.

Figure 3 is an end elevation of the container with the attachment applied thereto.

Flgure 4 is a vertical central sectional view through the container and frame.

Figures 5 and 6 are detailed sectional views 5; of the hinged joint between the two frames and of the retaining means for the transparent piece, respectively. a Figure 7 is an enlarged detail View of a portion of one of the frames showing the adjustable joint between the sections thereof whereby the dimensions of the frame may be varied to suit the size of the container to which it is to be applied. Y

Referring to the drawings in detail, the attachment is composed of two parts or frames designated respetcively at 5 and 6. The frame 5 is" adapted to overlie the open top of a container 7 to which it is to be applied and rests in a horizontal position there- 30 on while the frame 6 normally occupies the vertical position and which is shown in Figure 3. Each of the frames is composed of a plurality of sections 8 suitably joined together as illustrated in detail in Figure 7 :7 by a reduced extremity 9 of onesection slidably engaging'in a slot 10 provided in an adjacent section so that the two sections may be adjusted relatively to each other to vary the dimensions of the respective frames and thereby adapt them for application to containers of varying sizes. If desired, a screw or like fastening element 12 may beprovided to secure the sections of the respective frames in their positions of adjustment.

The underside of the top frame 5 is provided with spring clips 11 arranged in pairs and adapted to embrace the top edge portion of the walls of a container 7 as suggested in Figures 3 and 45 so as to securely' hold the attachment in position thereon and at the same time reinforce the container walls, in cases where thelatter are formed of paper or other material having a low degree of rigidity.

A sheet '13 of transparent material is located in the open frame 5 and secured .in position thereon by the screen or pins' l2 and as will be understood the sheets 13 arcinterchangeable so that a sheet of the proper 1 size according to the adjustment of the frame may be inserted therein.

The spring clips 11 only embrace the edges of the container 7 with slight friction or pressure in order that the top frame 5 may be conveniently tilted rearwardly to afford access to the interior of the container and, in depending, the clips 11 re-engage over the edges of the container and hold the frame against unintentional displacement thereon. The rear member of the top frame is provided with a depending horizontal frame 14 in the form of an inverted 'Uwhich is of such length as to reach to the bottom container 7 and underlie a partition or sheet 15 on which the articles indicated in dotted lines 16 are packed when the top frame 5 is tilted rearwardly. In the act of gaining access to the interior of the container the contents'of the latter are tilted forwardly into a position within convenient grasp of the patron.

The back frame 6 is composed of the adjustable sections 8 as in the case of the frame 5 and is foldable downwardly upon the latter by means of hinges 17, said hinges being secured to the rear member of the top frame 5 and the bottom member of the back frame 6. The open interior of the back frame 6 may be utilized to contain a sheet of material 18 containing information relating to the contents of the container or any other information as it may be desired to apply thereto.

The back frame 6 is prevented from tiltingrearwardly out of the vertical position, when the frame 5 is disposed in its operative horizontal position on the container 7 by abutment or stops 19 having recesses 20 therein adapted to receive the top edge of theback of the container 7 whereby the rearward movement of the back frame 6 is arrested. However, when the top frame 5 is tilted rearwardly to the dotted line position shown in Figure 4 in the act of obtaining access to the interior of the container 7, the recess portion of the stops 19 fulcrums about the top edge of the container 7 permitting the rearward tilting movement of both frames 5 and 6.

A resilient support 21 is attached to the rear of the back frame 6 and resiliently bears against the rear wallof the container 7 as shown in Figure 3 and acts to normally retain the two frames in their operative position but at the same time permitting both frames to be tilted rearwardly, as will be understood.

While I have shown the preferred embodiment of the invention, it is to be understood that minor changes in the size, shape and arrangement of parts may be resorted to without departing from the spirit of the invention and the scope of the appended claims.

.Having thus described theinvention what is claimed is: V

1. An attachment for boxes comprising primary and auxiliary closures hingedly connected to each other at their rear edges, the primary closure having a frame to rest upon walls of a box and being adjustable to fit the box, a transparent sheetcarried by said frame to permit inspection of contents of the box, said auxiliary closure being adjustable to correspond to dimensions of the primary closure, and a stop at the rear edge of the auxiliary closureto engage the upper edge of the rear wall of the box and rear edge of the primary closure when the auxiliary closure is in an elevated position and cause the primary closure to be tilted upwardly to an open position when the auxiliary closure is moved rearwardly beyond a perpendicular position.

2. An attachment for boxes comprising primary and auxiliary closures hingedly connected to each other at their rear edges, the primary closure having a frame to rest upon walls of a box and being adjustable to fit the box, a transparent sheet carried by said frame to permit inspection of contents of the box, said auxiliary closure being adjustable to correspond to dimensions of the primary closure, and a stop projecting rearwardly from the rear edge of the auxiliary closure to bear against the rear edge of the primary closure when the auxiliary closure is swung upwardly to a perpendicular position, the free end of said stop being notched to receive the upper edge of the rear wall of the box and permit the stop to serve as a fulcrum whereby the auxiliary closure may be tilted rearwardly beyond a perpendicular position and the stop by engagement with the primary closure cause the primary closure to be tilted upwardly to an open position.

3. An attachment for boxes comprising primary and auxiliary closures, each closure having a frame consisting of end bars and front and rear bars joined at their ends to the end bars, said bars each consisting of sections having adjacent ends formed with tongues slidably engaging each other whereby the bars may be adjusted longitudinally, fasteners engaged through the tongues of said bars to secure the sections thereof in set positions with the frames conforming to dimensions of a box, sheets in said frames having marginal portions engaged in grooves formed in inner side faces of the bars and the fasteners passed through the sheets to hold the sheets in engagement with the frames, the sheet of the primary closure being transparent whereby contents of the box may be inspected, means to retain the primary frame in engagement with upper edges of walls of the box,

the auxiliary closure having the rear bar of its frame hinged to the rear bar of the frame of the primary closure, and lugs projecting rearwardly from the rear bar ofthe auxiliary closure to contact with the rear face of the rear bar of the primary closure when the auxiliary closure is swung upwardly and limit movement of the auxiliary closure relative to the primary closure beyond a perpendicular position, said lugs having notches in their free ends to receive the upper edge of the rear wall of the box when the auxiliary closure is swung upwardly and act as fulcrums whereby the auxiliary closure may be tilted rearwardly beyond a perpendicular position and the primary closure swung upwardly to an open position.

In testimony whereof I aflix my signature.

HARRY C. BRILL. 

